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ORLOJ by =ELYPhAS:iconELYPhAS:

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Submitted: June 5, 2008
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Make: Canon
Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Shutter Speed: 1/250 second
F Number: F/9.0
Focal Length: 57 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Date Picture Taken: May 23, 2008, 5:52:59 AM

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Crowds congregate in front of Old Town Hall's Astronomical Clock (orloj) to watch the glockenspiel spectacle that occurs hourly from 8am to 8pm. Built in 1410, the clock has long been an important symbol of Prague. According to legend, after the timepiece was remodeled at the end of the 15th century, clock artist Master Hanus was blinded by the Municipal Council so that he couldn't repeat his fine work elsewhere. In retribution, Hanus threw himself into the clock mechanism and promptly died. The clock remained out of kilter for almost a century.
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~KwasiRa:iconKwasiRa: Jun 5, 2008, 6:07:14 PM
That's what's known as 'throwing yourself into your works.'
=ELYPhAS:iconELYPhAS: Jun 5, 2008, 6:25:40 PM
Thanks?

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~KwasiRa:iconKwasiRa: Jun 6, 2008, 5:28:40 AM
You're welcome?
=ELYPhAS:iconELYPhAS: Jun 6, 2008, 6:21:19 AM
haha, I mean, I dont´n know exactly the meaning of the expression...but I hope you enjoy the photo!

:beer: cheers!

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~LaMantha:iconLaMantha: Jun 6, 2008, 9:47:44 AM
Hmm, this shot has really good atmosphere. Of course I've seen a lot of photos of the Prague orloj, but this is great. :) And thank you for sharing the history of Prague orloj - it's never too late to remind it again. ;)

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*Artumus-Gonzo:iconArtumus-Gonzo: Jun 9, 2008, 10:20:54 AM
you are featured:
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:above:

:thanks:

:thumbsup:

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=ELYPhAS:iconELYPhAS: Jun 9, 2008, 10:38:23 AM
Thank you my friend! :)

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=lucid-light:iconlucid-light: Jul 21, 2008, 9:30:23 AM
hey it is our orloj :D nice capture :clap:

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=ELYPhAS:iconELYPhAS: Jul 21, 2008, 9:43:37 AM
yes it is,
it´s awesome (as the city) Thanks!

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